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Web Wednesday: You Talked Tech. We Listened!Parks and Recreation

You Talked Tech. We Listened! Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is serious about providing positive customer experiences. And in the twenty-first century, more and more of those experiences are starting online. When a lot of you told us that online registration was too difficult or that information on the website wasn’t accessible, we took...

Fill your parks prescription for a healthier lifeParks and Recreation

Want proof that parks and recreation promote wellness? Let’s talk about parks prescriptions, an increasingly common therapy that doctors are using in the U.S. and abroad. Several recent studies have shown direct benefits to overall health just from spending some extra time outdoors. According to research published by the International Journal of Environmental Health and...

Rosewood is ... For ArtistsParks and Recreation

Rosewood Arts Center Nurtures and Elevates Artists Rosewood Arts Center stands as a beacon of support and empowerment for artists of all backgrounds and skill levels, fostering a dynamic environment where creativity flourishes and artistic visions come to life. From the gallery walls to community engagement initiatives, Rosewood serves as a vital hub for artists,...

Meet Art on the Commons Artist, Priya RamaParks and Recreation

Priya Rama (Mason, Ohio) Painting October 11 – 16 https://priyarama.com/ Movement and texture dance across the canvases of Priya Rama’s paintings. Using jewel-tone colors, abstraction complements technique and concept. Rama paints in acrylics, using a variety of techniques to build up her layers of color, pattern and texture. Rama’s paintings are an extension of her...

ACTOR SPOTLIGHT: Grant StithParks and Recreation

ACTOR SPOTLIGHT: Grant StithThis week, we're putting the spotlight on Grant Stith, who has brought his talents to THREE amazing Kettering Children's Theater productions!When asked how he first got involved with theatre, Grant keeps it refreshingly honest: "One, my mom wanted me to and two, I act dramatic sometimes." (We appreciate both the supportive parents...

Kantner ParkParks and Recreation

Explore Kantner Park Tucked within a friendly Kettering neighborhood at 1512 Brownleigh Rd., Kantner Park offers 5 acres of accessible recreation designed with families in mind. This charming community space shines with its creative playground that sparks imagination and active play for children of all abilities. The thoughtful layout balances playground adventures with casual gathering...

AEDs in KetteringParks and Recreation

In compliance with ORC 755.13, our Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department has placed Automated External Defibrillators at nine park locations throughout the city. These devices could save a life in a cardiac emergency! AED Locations 1, 2, 3: Indian Riffle Park (3 locations), 2801 E. Stroop Rd 4: J.F. Kennedy Park, 5073 Bigger...

Staff Spolight: Chloe Fletcher, Lifeguard TeamParks and Recreation

Today, we’re spotlighting Chloe Fletcher, a member of our awesome lifeguard team! Chloe is also a graduate of our American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification program. She recently shared with us how the class has helped her grow personally and professionally. “The Red Cross lifeguard certification class I took at the Kettering Recreation Complex taught me...

Energy

Electricity Emissions According to our 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, over half of the City of Kettering’s emissions come from the residential sector. In the residential sector, electricity accounts for 46% of greenhouse gas emissions. A key way to reduce these emissions is by switching to renewable energy sources across all sectors, but especially residential. Switch...

Initiatives & Goals

KetterGreen The Sustainability Office also oversees KetterGreen, which is a committee of city staff that helps promote and organize environmental events within the City facilities as well as the community. Events KetterGreen has hosted or organized over the last year are prescription drug drop offs to prevent these medications from going down our streams, hazardous...

Rehabbing A Home

Low-Interest Loans The City of Kettering has a variety of low-interest loan programs to encourage and assist homeowners with financing necessary home repairs as well as remodeling homes throughout the City. City of Kettering Housing Rehabilitation Program Low Interest Loans and Deferred Loans Through the City of Kettering Community Development Block Grant Program, the City...

Rosewood Artist-in-ResidenceParks and Recreation

Artist-in-Residence Program Rosewood Arts Center's Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program allows emerging and professional artists to create work at Rosewood in our specialized studio facilities, exhibit their artwork created during the residency, and engage with the community through scheduled events and while working in our studios. Artist-in-Residence Participants 2025: Delora Buford-Buchanan, Mixed Media 2023-24: Leesa Haapapuro, Printmaking...

Kettering Fitness Patron Spotlight Joe Nagel!Parks and Recreation

Joe, a long-time Kettering resident, has been an avid runner and member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center for over a decade. He first took up running in 2014 with the goal of completing a 5K race, which he accomplished that November. Since then, Joe has gone on to complete over 100 races, usually...

Get Moving!Parks and Recreation

From kids to seniors, everyone needs to incorporate physical activity into their life each day. If you’re worried you don’t have time to meet the CDC’s guidelines, check out these quick and easy ways to get moving each day. Walk or bike instead of driving. If you must drive, park at the end of the...

Fence Permit Information for Corner Lots

Quick Reference Guide Rev 6/2025 (Permits are valid for 6 months) What you need to know about fences: Call O.U.P.S. (Ohio Utility Protection Service) before you dig! 800-362-2764 In the front yard, the fence can be a maximum of 4 feet tall, but must be an open-style of fencing, such as a picket fence (but...

5 Reasons to Attend Art on the CommonsParks and Recreation

Kettering’s 2024 Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is quickly approaching! Today we are sharing the top 5 reasons to attend this annual festival which will be held on Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park Civic Commons in Kettering, Ohio. The Amazing Art! The main attraction...

Art on the Commons 2021Parks and Recreation

Welcome to the 33rd annual Art on the Commons festival! This year's hybrid event will be taking place from September 13 - November 20. A weekly rotating exhibition will be on view in-person at Rosewood Arts Centre. New artist talks, demonstrations and studio visits will be available to view each week here in this virtual...

Solo Exhibitions by Samantha Simpson and Deana Bada MaloneyParks and Recreation

The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present solo exhibitions by artists Deana Bada Maloney and Samantha Simpson. The exhibitions will run from April 12 through May 15. We are also thrilled to welcome these exhibitions in person at Rosewood Gallery. They were originally scheduled to appear in spring 2020 and were...

In search of the perfect treeParks and Recreation

One of our favorite holiday sights in Kettering is the beautiful Mayor’s Tree in Lincoln Park Civic Commons. The tree’s crowning moment is the Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting, and afterward, it shines all season long. So, where does this holiday giant come from? The tree is harvested as part of a service provided by the...

Treasure hunt with our spring community sale eventsParks and Recreation

Nothing says spring quite like going garage sale-ing. The combination of spring cleaning and warmer weather make garage sales a community favorite for this time of year. Our Adult Programs team wants to help you skip the driving around and searching. Save your gas money for new-to-you treasures instead! First up is our annual Kettering...

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